Get to know Elizabeth Bosscher from Holland, MI What is your role at Youth Unlimited? I am the Canadian SERVE Coordinator, which means I handle all the administrative details for our Canadian SERVE Sites. I am also the resident technology help and troubleshoot any technology issues we... Read More...
I am from Alberta, Canada. For the last ten years, I had served as the Youth Ministry Consultant for the Christian Reformed church, Classis Alberta North. Following many conversations with Jeff at Youth Unlimited, we could see how a Canadian Director could be a blessing for Youth... Read More...
The following is from our Spring 2016 magazine. To view the whole magazine, click here. Tyler Gaastra Beckwith Hills Christian Reformed Church Grand Rapids, MI Q. What do you do in your free time? A. In my free time I read history, philosophy and theology books and... Read More...
The following is an excerpt from our Winter 2016 Magazine. To view the whole magazine, click here. Aaron Au Q. Where could we find you at 10:00 AM on a Saturday morning? A. One of the incredible Farmer’s Markets that we have in Edmonton. I love the local produce and goods.... Read More...
The following is an excerpt from the ThereforeGo Fall Magazine. To read more, click here. Zan Ingalls Q. What do you do to stay relevant to youth? A. Having three children, ages 20, 18 and 15, keeps me relevant. I get to learn the lingo of the... Read More...
The following is an excerpt from the ThereforeGo Fall Magazine. To read more, click here. Brian Bierenga Q. What’s your favorite place to meet with students, and why? A. Starbucks – because the students enjoy it and I’m a sucker for earning those “stars”. Q. What do... Read More...
Faces of ThereforeGo – Planning Team Member Edition Kandace Brands Q. Serving and volunteering on a ThereforeGo planning team is a huge commitment, why do you do it? A. For the lives being touched for Christ! I know this is the obvious answer, but truly it is... Read More...
Jeff Schipper Q. What’s your favorite place to meet with students, and why? A. My favorite place would be at a local breakfast joint (The Windmill in Holland is tough to beat). Breakfast combines three of my favorite things: coffee, food and conversations in a booth. I... Read More...
Ryan Link Q. Where could we find you at 10:00 AM on a Saturday morning? A. Usually, I’d be just beginning some sort of project around our house or yard unless it’s the first Saturday of the month. Then, our family would be at Home Depot with... Read More...
Jen Rozema Q. What’s your favorite place to meet with students, and why? A. I’m going to be bold and say that downtown Holland, MI is one of the best downtowns imaginable. With great local coffee shops, frozen yogurt vendors and restaurants, and a very inviting atmosphere,... Read More...
Cathy Tilstra Q. What do you do to stay relevant to youth? A. I spend time listening to them, watching their posts on social media, being someone who shows love and support by spending time with them. Youth are seeking meaningful relationships with adults who are authentically... Read More...
Marc Hoogstad Q. Where could we find you at 10:00 AM on a Saturday morning? A. At home, finishing my third cup of coffee, and ending our family Saturday morning ritual of pancakes with peanut butter and real Canadian maple syrup. Q. What’s your favorite place to... Read More...